Maryellen Harrington Welcomed as Director of Augustinian Lay Engagement for Midwest Augustinians

January 22, 2024 | CHICAGO, IL

The Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel is pleased to announce Maryellen Harrington as the Province’s new Director of Augustinian Lay Engagement, effective today.

This is a new position at the Province, and Maryellen will be responsible for developing new Augustinian evangelization ministries and programming, coordinating outreach efforts across existing ministry sites, and providing engagement opportunities for members of our diverse community.

Maryellen brings over two decades of youth ministry and faith formation experience to this role. She joins the Midwest Augustinians from Old St. Mary’s Parish in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago where she was a Pastoral Associate / Director of Lifelong Faith Formation. Maryellen holds a Master's in Pastoral Studies from the Catholic Theological Union and is a Lay Ecclesial Minister formed at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL.

“I believe that everyone has a unique contribution to make to our Augustinian community,” said Harrington. “Through collaboration, we can collectively strengthen our bonds of friendship while also encountering Christ. I look forward to building bridges and fostering connections in this role.”

Maryellen starts work at the Province on January 22, 2024, and will work closely with Province Leadership and Staff.

“We’re honored that Maryellen is joining us to take on this new position and create a robust Lay Engagement program for the Province,” said Prior Provincial Fr. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. “Her energy, enthusiasm, and experience are wonderful attributes, and all of the Province staff and leadership are eager to welcome her to the role.”

Please join us in welcoming Maryellen to the Midwest Province and congratulating her. To connect with Maryellen, send her an email at  maryellen@midwestaugustinians.org

Mission Statement

We, the Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, are members of the worldwide Order of Saint  Augustine in the Roman Catholic Church. Centered in the Eucharist and prayer, we search for God in community by sharing our lives, goods and spiritual journey with each other and the people of God. In harmony of mind and heart on our journey toward God, our experience of common life flows into and shapes our ministries. We continue to serve the Church in schools, parishes and missions as we seek to discern new paths of service to which God calls us.